TARABA STATE-(MaraviPost)-Three siblings were on Tuesday this week were struck dead by thunder while their mother, Justina Nyavoro, who sustained serious burnt is receiving treatment in the hospital.
According to reports gathered, the incident occurred at about 5.30 pm in Pupule village, Yorro local government when Justina and her three children were returning from the farm.
The Nation reports that a source in the village said the woman and her three children were returning from the farm under very heavy rain and were close to Pupule village when the thunder struck.
The source said the three children were killed instantly while their mother, who sustained serious injuries and was unconscious, was rushed to Pupule maternity hospital for medical assistance.
It was further gathered the three children, aged 12, 8 and 6 respectively, were buried few hours later.
A prominent personality in the village and former Chairman of Yorro local government, Mr. Acicus Kovorova confirmed the incident.
He described the incident as unfortunate and painful, adding that the mother of the children was responding to treatment.
Source: https://www.expressiveinfo.com
